Bernal rides a bike for first time since life-threatening collision - Video

Egan Bernal begins riding a stationary bike three weeks after life-threatening collision
Egan Bernal begins riding a stationary bike three weeks after life-threatening collision (Image credit: Egan Bernal / Instagram)

"Never let anyone tell you that you can't do something," wrote Egan Bernal in a caption alongside a video of himself riding a recumbent stationary bike just 24 days after a collision with a bus that left him fighting for his life.

Bernal left the Clínica Universidad de La Sabana in Bogotá on last Monday to begin his rehabilitation and recovery from 20 different fractures at home. At that time, he posted a photo of himself standing, for the first time, with medical staff. Four days later, he took his first steps on his own while wearing a brace to support his back.

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She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006. In 2018, Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy, race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023.

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